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Gypsophila paniculata alba


White Baby’s Breath

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.240.060


One of the most widely used cut flowers, Baby’s Breath is also popular for its airy, cloud-like display in the summer border. Plants form a bushy, upright mound that bears thousands of tiny white single flowers, held in branching heads. Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat blooming in the fall. Because this bushes out in mid-summer, it is often recommended as a neighbor to Oriental Poppies, which go dormant after blooming; the Baby’s Breath will fill in the gap left in the garden. Drought tolerant once established. Plants require excellent drainage, particularly in winter. In a number of parts of North America, this plant has become invasive or even been declared a noxious weed. As a result, it may be illegal to plant in your garden. It is no longer produced and sold by Heritage Perennials.

Further details for
Gypsophila paniculata alba

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Very Large
Height
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Spread
   80-90 cm
   31-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Gypsophila paniculata alba


White Baby’s Breath

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.240.060


One of the most widely used cut flowers, Baby’s Breath is also popular for its airy, cloud-like display in the summer border. Plants form a bushy, upright mound that bears thousands of tiny white single flowers, held in branching heads. Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat blooming in the fall. Because this bushes out in mid-summer, it is often recommended as a neighbor to Oriental Poppies, which go dormant after blooming; the Baby’s Breath will fill in the gap left in the garden. Drought tolerant once established. Plants require excellent drainage, particularly in winter. In a number of parts of North America, this plant has become invasive or even been declared a noxious weed. As a result, it may be illegal to plant in your garden. It is no longer produced and sold by Heritage Perennials.

Further details for
Gypsophila paniculata alba

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Very Large
Height
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Spread
   80-90 cm
   31-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium